: Knowingly false statements made to mislead someone for a specific gain.
: Harmless or beneficial social lubricants (e.g., complimenting food you didn't like). The Truth About Lies
Reports on human deception generally categorize lies into four main groups: : Knowingly false statements made to mislead someone
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: Chronic lying that is part of a deeper psychological issue. How to Spot Deception
: Fabrications intended to make yourself look better or more impressive.
: Most people don't commit massive frauds; instead, many people commit small acts of dishonesty and rationalize them so they can still feel like "good people".